Barback

Big Chill; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food, beverage & retail discounts

Growth & development opportunities

Paid time off for eligible full-time

Benefits for eligible salaried team

Access to Celebrate Wellness

Team events and lifestyle perks

Job summary

Big Chill Island House is hiring Barbacks to support bartenders across three bars. You’ll stock stations, prep garnishes, manage ice and supplies, and assist with duties to keep service smooth. The role emphasizes hustle, teamwork, and a strong guest-focused mindset.

Pay starts at $7.25/hour plus tips. Perks through La Vida Hospitality include employee discounts, growth opportunities, PTO for eligible staff, wellness resources, and team events.

Qualifications

• Age 21+.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Professional appearance, punctual and reliable.
• Hospitality mindset with guest-friendly demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds; stairs possible.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Well organized with basic computer skills and POS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and shelve beer and liquor deliveries.
• Prep freshly squeezed juice, mixes and garnishes at par levels.
• Stock cups, napkins, straws and ice at start of day.
• Replace kegs and retrieve bottles from walk-in cooler and storage.
• Wash and restock speed pours containers and mixing tools.
• Clean spills at the bar and at customers’ tables as needed.
• Monitor stations and restock cups, napkins, straws and ice throughout shift.
• Assist the bartender with other tasks as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling bins and maintain correct bins.
• Restock bottles and maintain inventory at each bar before/after shifts.
• Wipe down the bar and tabletops before/after shifts.
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; act in the business's best interest.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Guest-focused service

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

POS

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet

Job description

Summary of Position: With three bars at Big Chill Island House, there’s always something shaking, pouring, or popping — and we’re looking for hardworking Barbacks to help keep it all moving. Our Barbacks are the behind-the-scenes support that keeps our bartenders and bars running smoothly. You’ll keep stations stocked, replenish beer, liquor, ice, and supplies, prep garnishes, clear glassware, tackle spills, and jump in wherever needed to make sure the team has what they need to take great care of our guests. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role perfect for someone who likes to stay busy, works well as part of a team, and isn’t afraid to hustle. Bring a great attitude, be ready to jump in, and, of course, Enjoy the Ride!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving, organizing, and shelving beer and liquor deliveries
• Prep freshly squeezed juice, mixes and garnishes at the prescribed par level needed for each day
• Stock cups, napkins, straws and ice at the start of day to ensure stations are ready for business
• Replace kegs and retrieve bottles from the walk-in cooler, and liquor storage
• Wash and restock speed pours containers and mixing tools as needed
• Clean spills at the bar and at customers’ tables as needed
• Monitor stations and re-stock cups, napkins, and straws and ice throughout shift as needed
• Assist the bartender with other tasks as needed
• Empty trash and recycling bins to correct bins and/or dumpsters
• Restock bottles and maintain inventory at each bar before and after each shift and as needed
• Wipe down the bar and tabletops before and after each shift and as needed
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the business every time

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Flexibility of schedule to assume responsibilities as needed, ability to balance personal & professional life
• Must work nights and weekends
• Professional appearance, punctual, reliable
• Hospitality soul with guest friendly demeanor
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and be able to work in very fast paced environment
• Advanced written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Well organized
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, POS
• Frequently walk and occasionally bend over, twist, kneel, climb, stoop and crouch
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds and maneuver 170 pounds as well as climbing up and down stairs quite frequently during shifts

This position pays $7.25/hour + tips. Working at Big Chill Island House comes with more than a paycheck. As part of La Vida Hospitality, you’ll have access to perks and opportunities built around two things we care a whole lot about: Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating Our Tribe.

• Food, beverage & retail discounts across La Vida Hospitality locations
• Growth & development opportunities , including ongoing training, coaching, mentorship, and pathways into leadership and salaried management roles
• Paid time off for eligible full-time hourly team members
• Benefits for eligible salaried team members
• Access to Celebrate Wellness , supporting the mental health and well-being of hospitality professionals through free therapy and a wide range of wellness resources.
• Opportunities to Enjoy the Ride , from team events and outings to travel experiences and local lifestyle perks like paddleboarding, kayaking, and more!
• And plenty of other perks, experiences & surprises along the way!

At La Vida, we’re big believers in working hard, having fun, and enjoying what you do and who you do it with. Come grow with us and get ready to make some memories.

Notice: Employment with La Vida Hospitality or any of its’ brands/companies (Crooked Hammock Brewery, Taco Reho, Big Chill) is “at will”, meaning that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause, by either the employee or the Company.